‘We hope the significant sentences they have received will send a clear deterrent message to others about how seriously offences of this nature will be treated and the heavy penalties that people can expect.

‘Guns have absolutely no place in the hands of criminals in our communities and we will continue to do everything we can to tackle firearms crime and protect people from the risks that violent offenders like these present.’

Shaquille Liddie, Kemar Ricketts and Seion Allen have all been jailed after being found guilty of attempted murder (Picture: Ross Parry)